Boice

Boice Meaning & Origin

About Boice
The name "Boice" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bois" meaning "wood" or "forest." It is a surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a forest or wooded area. The name "Boice" may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong or sturdy nature, akin to the strength and durability associated with wood.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 S
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boice in Braille

Here's how to represent Boice in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Boice in braille

How to Spell the Name Boice in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Boice using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boice in sign language

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